Recent content by FightingIllini09

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    The new basketball uniforms

    Agree - those are terrible. Not sure if it's the lack of trim, lack of contrast, or what. Can't put my finger on it.
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    3/24 Games

    Was kind of hoping Houston knocked them out early. Hard to believe they could legitimately win a championship after that shot.
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    3/24 Games

    Agree. I'm cheering FSU here, but good either way.
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    3/24 Games

    No, you're not. I'm not rooting for him because I'm jealous that he's now successful, and couldn't sustain any level of success here.
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    3/24 Games

    Predictions - KSU and Michigan. KSU on the strength of its defense, and Michigan on the strength of its 3-point shooting. Who do I want? Ramblers and Florida State. Who wouldn't want to see either an 11 or 9 seed make the natty?
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    3/18 Games

    True, but to be fair they played terribly in the game against UMBC. Interesting that they were "re-seeded" dead last in the field of 16 per the below ESPN article. That said, I hope they stomp Kentucky, but the only chance I see is if their D plays a perfect game...
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    2018 Off Season Thread

    Hey, I'm an 09 alum, I can't afford that....yet!! :thumb: I'd love to share the optimism, but losing probably our second best player makes it tough. It's a long spring/summer, so we'll see who we can pick up on the transfer market.
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    2018 Off Season Thread

    I'd assume we'll be picked about 12th - 13th, ahead of Rutty and perhaps Iowa. I'd be willing to bet a pretty penny we finish no higher than 10th.
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    3/17 Games

    How does someone like Rob Gray get past all the major schools? That kid is unconscious right now.
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    NCAA Tournament

    Those 2 games (if they occur) will be absolute barnburners. I have Duke in the F4, and that's the game I'm most nervous about - much moreso than Kansas if Selfie even makes it that far.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (March 2018)

    It was posted on Samba's twitter - legitimate. Incredible get by our staff. Love it.
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    Bracketology

    I think all the B1G teams can advance pretty far this year. We don't have the usual group of teams at/around the bubble. Michigan, if they start hitting shots, could be a surprise F4 team if they have the right draw.
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    Worst sports year in Illinois history?

    Pretty sure in the men's revenue sports, it almost couldn't possibly get worse. So yes, definitely as bad as it gets.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Purdue, Thursday, February 22nd, 6:00pm CT, FS1

    That sounds fantastic! Unfortunately, we don't have the horses this year. Purdue by 17.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Penn State, Sunday, February 11th, 6:00pm CT, BTN

    Agreed - I picked WI by 15, I think PSU will beat us by about the same. The big guys down low will dominate Finke & Ebo.